Supply Chain CV Sample

• Seasoned Supply Chain Manager with 12+ years of industry experience in logistics, procurement, inventory management, and product control in 7 countries across Asia Pacific region.
• Consistently met all regional service level and inventory targets to support USD 100 million USD business unit.
• Proven track record for achieving annual savings in excess of USD 10 million annually by optimising purchasing procedures and encouraging competition between suppliers to drive down unit costs
• Outstanding success for achieving raw material inventory reduction of 12% YOY through streamlining of logistics processes to ensure more consistent delivery times for Just-In-Time production planning

• Oversee regional team of 16 employees and USD 200 million spend budget in managing all aspects of supply chain from inception of customer order and internal demand through final product distribution across 7 countries [Opening line perfectly summarizes the candidate’s current role as it includes the size of the team, budget, and primary responsibilities.]
• Captain and control integrated supply chain operational strategies to ensure on-time and on-target production and deliveries that meet internal quality, cost, and inventory requirements [Try to word your responsibilities according to common phrasings used in this field of work and throw in some technical terminology.]
• Develop bi-annual Regional Supplier Development programmes to strengthen relationship between suppliers and business unit; identify bottlenecks, brainstorm solutions and align future growth plans. [This line demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform new business development and help with achieving company’s overall revenue.]
• Responsible for minimising excesses, costs, and risk exposure. Oversee price and contract negotiation with vendors to secure favourable buying price and improved profit margins

• Significantly improved on-time customer delivery rate from 72% to 98% whilst reducing inventory levels by USD 800,000 over 6 month period. This was achieved by introducing managed inventory methodologies and utilising an online vendor management hub for all 7 countries [Include career achievements to make your CV memorable and include metrics to substantiate your contributions where possible.]
• Implemented lean initiatives on regional procurement and delivery to tap on to domestic production sources. Achieved 15% reduction in material procurement cost YOY representing a cost savings of over USD 500,000 [The more numbers, the better. However, be aware of your company confidential clause.]
• Established long-term contracts with key logistics partners. Integrated demand planning systems to synergise shipments resulting in 40% reduction of warehouse costs whilst meeting all delivery service level agreements.

• Led team of 4 junior procurement specialists; supervised and directed corporate purchasing functions, including product research, competitor analysis, vendor selection, price and contract terms negotiation, and purchases order completion [Simple, clear overview of the job you previously done. Notice also how the remaining bullet points are shorter. No need to go into deep detail about previous workscopes.]
• Managed capital purchases and direct vendor relations. Negotiated acquisitions at quality, cost standards, and payment agreements consistent with company business objectives.
• Successfully achieved annual savings target from a managed spend of MYR 120’000 through streamlining of procurement processes [Include career achievements to make your CV memorable. It may be hard for admin assistants to have concrete achievements compared to sales and marketing roles, but include metrics to substantiate your contributions where possible.]

• Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management), RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia | 1995

• Technical Skills: MS Office Suite
• Languages: English (native), Cantonese (intermediate), German (intermediate)
• Availability: 2 month’s notice

References available upon request